Fragrance comparison

Poudre D’Orient vs Simply Enchanting

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Poudre D’Orient

Le Labo

4.1265 votes

Rank #15,122 PowderyViolet

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Simply Enchanting

Revlon

4.0013 votes

Rank #40,181 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poudre D’Orient takes 3 of 4 categories.

Poudre D’Orient
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Simply Enchanting
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Poudre D’Orient3/4

Simply Enchanting0/4

Ratings & consensus: Poudre D’Orient
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poudre D’Orient
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poudre D’Orient

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Poudre D’OrientLe Labo

Simply EnchantingRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 67%

Category winnerPoudre D’OrientRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

38%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPoudre D’Orient

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

rose77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

VioletPatchouliMuskVanille

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotTangerinePineappleGrapefruit

Heart

RoseVioletJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillePatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Patchouli, Musk and Vanille. Durations are only published for Poudre D’Orient, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night56

Spring50

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#40,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPoudre D’OrientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poudre D’Orient by Le Labo is a powdery chypre fragrance that centers on a blend of violet, clean musk, earthy patchouli, and gentle vanille. Released as part of a limited collaboration with Anthropologie, it delivers a distinct cosmetic aura reminiscent of vintage face powder, pressed compacts, and soft suede. Rather…

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Simply Enchanting by Revlon presents a powdery floral woody musk profile designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus notes like grapefruit and tangerine, before settling into a heart of rose, violet, and jasmine. The base features warm vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a versatile scent suitable fo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Poudre D’Orient or Simply Enchanting?

Poudre D’Orient takes 3 of 4 categories. Poudre D’Orient is rated 4.12/5 from 65 votes; Simply Enchanting is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Poudre D’Orient for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Simply Enchanting for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poudre D’Orient or Simply Enchanting?

Poudre D’Orient lasts longest (Poudre D’Orient 75/100, Simply Enchanting 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poudre D’Orient or Simply Enchanting?

Projection is very close: Poudre D’Orient 68/100, Simply Enchanting 68/100 for sillage.

Do Poudre D’Orient and Simply Enchanting smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Vanille.

Is Poudre D’Orient or Simply Enchanting better for summer or winter?

Poudre D’Orient suits daytime wear; Simply Enchanting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poudre D’Orient and Simply Enchanting?

Poudre D’Orient features Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Vanille. Simply Enchanting has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Pineapple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli.